Affirmed Stakes (LATC) explained

Class:Listed
Horse Race:Affirmed Stakes
Location:Santa Anita Park
Arcadia, California, USA
Inaugurated:1979 as Silver Screen Handicap at Hollywood Park Racetrack
Race Type:Thoroughbred – Flat racing
Distance: miles
Surface:Dirt
Track:left-handed
Qualification:Three-year-olds
Weight:124 lbs with allowances
Purse:$100,000 (since 2009)

The Affirmed Stakes is a Listed American thoroughbred horse race for three-year-old horses over a distance of miles on the dirt held at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California in late-June. The race currently offers a purse of $100,000.

History

The inaugural running of the event was on 30 June 1979 at Hollywood Park Racetrack as the Silver Screen Handicap at a distance of miles and was won by the promising three year old Valdez who won by 10 lengths, which continues to be the longest winning margin in the event.[1]

The event inherited the grading classification which was Grade II from the Argonaut Handicap which some sources believe is the predecessor to the event.[1] However, the former Hollywood Park Media Guide management organization[2] and the current Santa Anita management consider the event to have no connection.

In 1993 the race was renamed to the Affirmed Handicap in honor of the 1978 U.S. Triple Crown champion, Affirmed.[1]

In 1995 the distance of the event was decreased to miles.[1]

After Hollywood Park Racetrack was closed in 2013 the race was moved to Santa Anita Park.[3]

In 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, Santa Anita closed their track and the event was cancelled[4]

In 2023 the American Graded Stakes Committee downgraded the event to a Listed race.[5]

Records

Speed record:

Largest margin of victory:

Most wins by a jockey:

Most wins by a trainer:

Most wins by an owner:

Winners

YearWinnerJockeyTrainerOwnerDistanceTimePurseGradeRef
At Santa Anita Park  - Affirmed Stakes
align=center 2024Parenting Juan J. HernandezBob BaffertGandharvi align=center milesalign=center 1:42.57align=center $100,000align=center Listed[6]
align=center 2023Geaux Rocket RideRamon VazquezRichard Mandellaalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.75align=center $100,000align=center Listed[7]
align=center 2022Hopper Abel CedilloSean McCarthyLanni Bloodstock, Madaket Stables & SF Racing align=center milesalign=center 1:43.83align=center $98,000align=center III[8]
align=center 2021The Chosen Vron Umberto RispoliJ. Eric KruljacJ. Eric Kruljac, Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker & Richard Thornburgh align=center milesalign=center 1:44.01align=center $100,000align=center III[9]
2020Race not held
align=center 2019Mucho GustoJoseph TalamoBob BaffertMichael Lund Petersenalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.15align=center $100,351align=center III[10]
align=center 2018Draft PickJoseph TalamoPeter EurtonC R K Stable align=center milesalign=center 1:44.34align=center $100,345align=center III[11]
align=center 2017Battle of MidwayFlavien PratJerry HollendorferDon Alberto Stable & WinStar Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.25align=center $98,000 align=center III[12]
align=center 2016DalmoreJ. Keith DesormeauxBig Chief Racing, Rocker O Ranch & J. Keith Desormeauxalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.84align=center $100,000align=center III[13]
align=center 2015Gimme Da LuteMartin GarciaBob BaffertKarl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman align=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center $98,000align=center III[14]
align=center 2014Can the ManMartin GarciaBob BaffertKaleem Shahalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.27align=center $100,750align=center III[15]
At Hollywood Park  - Affirmed Handicap
align=center 2013Tiz a MinisterCorey NakataniPaul G. AguirreS A Y Racingalign=center milesalign=center 1:45.79align=center $100,750align=center III[16]
align=center 2012NoniosMartin A. PedrozaJerry HollendorferGreen B. Smith Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.99align=center $100,000align=center III[17]
align=center 2011CoilMartin GarciaBob BaffertKarl Watson, Michael E. Pegram & Paul Weitman align=center milesalign=center 1:42.88align=center $100,000align=center III[18]
align=center 2010Golden ItizTyler BazeRonald W. EllisJay Em Ess Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.84align=center $100,000align=center III[19]
align=center 2009GrazenRafael BejaranoMike R. MitchellNicholas B. Alexanderalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.40align=center $100,000align=center III[20]
align=center 2008Two Step SalsaMartin A. PedrozaJulio C. CananiEverest Stablesalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.57align=center $107,100align=center III[21]
align=center 2007Desert CodeRichard MiglioreDavid E. HofmansTarabilla Farmsalign=center milesalign=center 1:44.21align=center $106,600align=center III[22]
align=center 2006Point DeterminedVictor EspinozaBob BaffertRobert B. & Beverly J. Lewis Trustalign=center milesalign=center 1:42.55align=center $100,000align=center III[23]
align=center 2005Indian OceanJon CourtJay M. RobbinsMercedes Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:42.53align=center $102,998align=center III[24]
align=center 2004BoomzeeboomVictor EspinozaVladimir CerinJohn Karubian, Alan Landsburg & Larry Postaeralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.11align=center $110,200align=center III[25]
align=center 2003Eye of the TigerAlex O. SolisJerry HollendorferJohn D. Guntheralign=center milesalign=center 1:42.30align=center $103,096align=center III[26]
align=center 2002Came HomeChris McCarronJ. Paco Gonzalezalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.99align=center $107,500align=center III[27]
align=center 2001Until SundownGary L. StevensLaura de SerouxSan Gabriel Investments & Sidney L. Port Trustalign=center milesalign=center 1:43.10align=center $100,000align=center III[28]
align=center 2000TiznowVictor EspinozaJay M. RobbinsMichael Cooper & Cecilia Straub-Rubens align=center milesalign=center 1:42.35align=center $134,250align=center III[29]
align=center 1999General ChallengeDavid R. FloresBob BaffertGolden Eagle Farmalign=center milesalign=center 1:40.83align=center $125,000align=center III[30]
align=center 1998Old TriesteChris McCarronMike PuypeGary Bisantzalign=center milesalign=center 1:41.80align=center $101,822align=center III[31]
align=center 1997Corey NakataniWallace DollaseHorizon Stable, Michael Jarvis, Mandysland Farm, et al.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.80align=center $102,500align=center III[32]
align=center 1996HesabullMike ChambersThree Sisters Thoroughbreds align=center milesalign=center 1:43.20align=center $101,750align=center III[33]
align=center 1995Mr PurpleCorey NakataniRon McAnallyAlex G. Campbell Jr.align=center milesalign=center 1:42.20align=center $133,300align=center III[34]
align=center 1994R Friar TuckJerry D. BaileyIan P. D. JoryS. David Plummeralign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $163,600align=center III[35]
align=center 1993CodifiedGary L. StevensDavid E. HofmansRidder Thoroughbred Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.80align=center $161,600align=center III[36]
Silver Screen Handicap
align=center 1992Natural NineLaffit Pincay Jr.Lewis A. CenicolaSouthern Nevada Racing Stables align=center milesalign=center 1:49.40align=center $163,000align=center III[37]
align=center 1991Compelling SoundGary L. StevensCharles E. WhittinghamMr. & Mrs. Jerome Mossalign=center milesalign=center 1:47.80align=center $158,800align=center III[38]
align=center 1990Stalwart ChargerLaffit Pincay Jr.Alcides Pico PerdomoSidney Factor align=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $158,600align=center III[39]
align=center 1989Raise a StanzaCorey BlackJay M. RobbinsJack Kent Cookealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.40align=center $169,700align=center II[40]
align=center 1988Iz a SarosAaron GryderJoseph ManziGreen Thumb Farm Stablealign=center milesalign=center 1:49.00align=center $163,400align=center II[41]
align=center 1987Candi's GoldGary L. StevensEdwin J. GregsonRoyal Lines (Lessee)align=center milesalign=center 1:47.60align=center $160,500align=center II[42]
align=center 1986ƒ MelairPat ValenzuelaJohn W. SadlerMarianne Millard & Bea Rousalign=center 1 milealign=center 1:32.80align=center $400,000align=center II[43]
align=center 1985Pancho VillaLaffit Pincay Jr.D. Wayne LukasD. Wayne Lukas & Lloyd R. French, Jr.align=center 1 milealign=center 1:33.80align=center $109,500align=center II[44]
align=center 1984TightsLaffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraMill Housealign=center milesalign=center 1:48.60align=center $80,600align=center II[45]
align=center 1983My HabitonyDonald R. PierceArthur J. Lerille Jr.Olga J. Pejsaalign=center milesalign=center 1:48.60align=center $81,000align=center II[46]
align=center 1982Journey At SeaChris McCarronFred W. Hooperalign=center milesalign=center 1:46.80align=center $83,350align=center II[47]
align=center 1981StancharryPat ValenzuelaMelvin F. StuteHarry Cole, Stanley Freeman & Charles Goldalign=center milesalign=center 1:51.00align=center $80,900align=center II[48]
align=center 1980Score Twenty FourDarrel G. McHargueJames JordanThomas Capehart, et al.align=center milesalign=center 1:48.20align=center $64,200align=center II [49]
align=center 1979ValdezLaffit Pincay Jr.Laz BarreraAaron & Marie Jones align=center milesalign=center 1:47.40align=center $64,500align=center II[50]
Legend:

Notes:
ƒ Filly or Mare

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Affirmed Stakes (Gr. 3) . Equibase.com . www.equibase.com . en . 2021 . 11 June 2021.
  2. Web site: 2012 Hollywood Park Media Guide . Hollywood Park . 11 June 2021 . 2012.
  3. Web site: AFFIRMED HANDICAP - MULTIPLE TRACKS . Thoroughbred Pedigree Online . 2021 . 12 June 2021 .
  4. Web site: Health Department Order Suspends Racing at Santa Anita . 27 March 2020 . 21 May 2020 . BloodHorse.com . Claire . Crosby . Byron . King.
  5. Web site: American Graded Stakes Committee Releases 2023 Grades; The Stephen Foster Stakes is the only new grade 1 stakes for 2023. . 16 December 2022 . 28 December 2022 . Bloodhorse.com . Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
  6. Web site: 2023 Affirmed Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 June 2024 . 9 June 2024.
  7. Web site: 2023 Affirmed Stakes Listed - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 June 2023.
  8. Web site: 2022 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 11 June 2022 . 12 June 2022.
  9. Web site: 2021 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 10) . Equibase . 13 June 2021 . 14 June 2021.
  10. Web site: 2019 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 2019 . 8 June 2021.
  11. Web site: 2018 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 10 June 2018 . 8 June 2021.
  12. Web site: 2017 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 24 June 2017 . 8 June 2021.
  13. Web site: 2016 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 5) . Equibase . 2 July 2016 . 8 June 2021.
  14. Web site: 2015 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 7 June 2015 . 8 June 2021.
  15. Web site: 2014 Affirmed Stakes Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 7 June 2014 . 8 June 2021.
  16. Web site: 2013 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 June 2013 . 8 June 2021.
  17. Web site: 2012 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 3 June 2012 . 8 June 2021.
  18. Web site: 2011 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 11 June 2011 . 8 June 2021.
  19. Web site: 2010 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 19 June 2010 . 8 June 2021.
  20. Web site: 2009 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 20 June 2009 . 8 June 2021.
  21. Web site: 2008 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 15 June 2008 . 8 June 2021.
  22. Web site: 2007 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 June 2007 . 8 June 2021.
  23. Web site: 2006 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 4) . Equibase . 17 June 2006 . 8 June 2021.
  24. Web site: 2005 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 18 June 2005 . 8 June 2021.
  25. Web site: 2004 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 19 June 2004 . 8 June 2021.
  26. Web site: 2003 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 3) . Equibase . 22 June 2003 . 8 June 2021.
  27. Web site: 2002 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 23 June 2002 . 8 June 2021.
  28. Web site: 2001 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 17 June 2001 . 8 June 2021.
  29. Web site: 2000 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 1 July 2000 . 8 June 2021.
  30. Web site: 1999 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 26 June 1999 . 8 June 2021.
  31. Web site: 1998 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 21 June 1998 . 8 June 2021.
  32. Web site: 1997 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 9) . Equibase . 15 June 1997 . 8 June 2021.
  33. Web site: 1996 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 30 June 1996 . 8 June 2021.
  34. Web site: 1995 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 2 July 1995 . 8 June 2021.
  35. Web site: 1994 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 6) . Equibase . 2 July 1994 . 8 June 2021.
  36. Web site: 1993 Affirmed Handicap Grade 3 - (race 7) . Equibase . 3 July 1993 . 8 June 2021.
  37. Web site: 1992 Silver Screen Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 5 July 1992 . 8 June 2021.
  38. Web site: 1991 Silver Screen Handicap Grade 3 - (race 8) . Equibase . 16 June 1991 . 8 June 2021.
  39. News: Stalwart Charger Lights Up Silver Screen (1990 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 1 July 1990) . . 63 . 2 July 1990 . 9 June 2021 . Bob . Mieszerski.
  40. News: Raise a Stanza Takes Silver Screen (1989 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1989) . . . 38 . 4 July 1989 . 9 June 2021 .
  41. News: Iz A Saros holds on to win Silver Screen (1988 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1988) . . . 19 . 4 July 1988 . 9 June 2021 .
  42. News: Candi's Gold Strikes It Rich In Silver Screen (1987 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1987) . . 34 . 4 July 1987 . 9 June 2021 . Bill . Christine.
  43. News: Melair Passes Screen Test at Hollywood Park, with Snow Chief 11 Lengths Out (1986 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 5 July 1986) . . 39 . 6 July 1986 . 9 June 2021 . Bob . Christine.
  44. News: Pancho Villa takes Silver Screen Handicap (1985 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 29 June 1985) . . . 66 . 30 June 1985 . 9 June 2021 . Bill . Christine.
  45. News: Tights is Newest Star After Silver Screen Win (1984 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 30 June 1984) . . 68 . 1 July 1984 . 9 June 2021 .
  46. News: For My Habitony Wait Was Worth It (1983 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 3 July 1983 ) . . 68 . 4 July 1983 . 9 June 2021 .
  47. News: Breaks Stakes Record: Journey at Sea Wins Easily in Silver Screen (1982 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 26 June 1982) . . 50 . 27 June 1982 . 9 June 2021 .
  48. News: Stancharry Star of Silver Screen (1981 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 5 July 1981) . Bion . Abbott . . 38 . 6 July 1981 . 9 June 2021 .
  49. News: Plenty of Suspense in Silver Screen; Score Twenty Four Declared Winner After Review Of Photo And Inquiry (1980 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 6 July 1980) . Bion . Abbott . . 34 . 7 July 1980 . 9 June 2021 .
  50. News: Valdez is Picture of Health in Winning by 10 Lengths (1979 Silver Screen Handicap – race 8: held 30 June 1979) . Bion . Abbott . . 60 . 7 July 1979 . 9 June 2021 .